Two South Australian bushwalkers rescued from Tasmania's Western Arthur Range
Two women, aged 58 and 26, activated a satellite device. They called for help and were rescued safely.
Reported by The Examiner
ShareWhy it matters
This rescue shows why satellite devices matter. In remote areas, phone signals often fail. These devices provide critical help when hikers need it.
In Australia. Bushwalkers in Tasmania and across remote Australia are reminded that satellite devices can save lives when weather or terrain blocks other help.
Key facts
- 58 and 26 years
- Women's ages
- Haven Lake, Western Arthur Range
- Rescue location
- 5am, reached hikers by 8am
- Team deployment time
- none
- Medical needs
- A search and rescue team pulled two South Australian women from a track near Haven Lake on Sunday morning.
- Haven Lake is in the Western Arthur Range.
- The women activated a satellite device to tell authorities where they were.
- Bad weather stopped helicopter rescue.
- A team was dropped at Arthurs Plains at 5am.
- They reached the hikers by 8am.
- The women needed no medical treatment.
- Senior Constable Cameron Rennie said bushwalkers in remote areas should carry enough food, water, communication equipment and emergency shelter.
- This prepares them for unexpected delays.
